My Jaguar Is SO Much Worse Than I Expected! Jaguar XJR (Pt2)
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- Опубликовано: 21 фев 2024
- My Jaguar Gets Checked By Specialist - It Goes Badly Wrong! I've just bought a very cheap Jaguar XJR X308, i thought at £4K it was a bargain but it seems I was wrong. I got it checked out today by Jaguar expert Tom Lenthall and it is much more broken than I thought.. including one potentially catastrophic issue. The Truth About Buying A Cheap Supercharged V8.
Check Up By Specialist Goes Badly Wrong - Jaguar XJR (Pt2)
Cheap Luxury Bites Back - Specialist Check Up Goes Badly Wrong - Jaguar XJR (Pt2)
Huge thanks to Tom: www.tomlenthall.co.uk
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You're descending into Hoovie territory, and that's not a good place to be.
@@oldansloHoovie??
@@Assimilator1 I don't quite under stand
@@donaldmaguire2345nor I, why are you asking me? ;)
Man used cars are cheap in the UK,,,same money here in USA would get u a bicycle with both tires flat
really like this guy, needs his own channel "the difference between driving home and you getting the bus"
Brilliant!
He does have his own channel
www.youtube.com/@tomlenthallsworkshop
Tom Lenthall's Workshop 🙂
He's Harry Enfield's grandson ....... 😂
As a mechanic off 40 pus years here in Australia i can assure you this mechanic you have on your show is tip top ,very very solid operator ,to be honest in your 26 minute video i just got educated myself on various things too,outstanding tradesman
Didn't see anything wrong with that metal wrap MIT weld repair on the rear frame? I would have thought that was a life and safety issue should the rear bumper takes a good hit. Seen @15:50
You must be "servicing" kangaroos and lame Wallabies,,, lmaoooooooooooooooooooo
another armchair mechanic whos read a haynes manual once... lol
Tom is a RUclips natural. And what a wealth of knowledge he has!
My thoughts exactly!
Love the channel btw. I find your interviews especially good (eg that episode with the insurance expert; what otherwise would have been super dry and boring you managed to turn into something i watched start to finish)
he's had more confidence to be on camera from being on other channels in past year a fair bit.
on the autoalexs "£5000 NURBURGRING ADVENTURE!" a car broke on the way, tom had a lorry pick it up, got it to workshop, fixed it and drove it to nurburgring. because he had "worked too hard" to not have the shi***er make it to nurburgring already.
Jaguar owners in the south of England learn this. If anyone knows... Tom Lenthall knows. Please keep this beauty on the road Jack.
Thanks 🙏
I've got a XKRS from 2009 just last month, I am a bit far away but have saved your details@@tomlenthallsworkshop
Number 27 knows FA about any car.
@@chrisdorrell1 strange choice alright
Good to know. I hope to buy my first jag, an xkr sometime next year.
That Jag Man is Mustard! Really brilliant to see someone who actually knows what he's talking about a true expert 👏
As a retired MBZ tech, I would recommend a new trans electro-plate, pass-thru seal, filter and fluid. THEN clear the faults and perform the dynamic trans adaptation for better upshift and downshift quality. Gotta drive it with the laptop connected. Step-by-step procedure.
Ex MB tech here when 201, 124 , 126 129 series cars were the best on the road 👍
Well done Jack, you never fail to keep us stimulated. I have a '98 Mercedes with the same gearbox (722.6) and the electronic connector plug tends to leak and then what happens is the transmission fluid 'wicks' along the wires and you eventually get ATF in the transmission control unit which might even be the same one used in the Jaguar. When I changed the plug and washed out the control unit with electrical contact cleaner spray my gearshifts were improved significantly. It's a very cheap and easy job and maybe by doing this first you may get to the solution earlier, or at least without corrupted or incomplete electrical signals muddying the waters.
Hey Jack, I can echo what Malcolm says. I had a 722.6 in my E430 and had all the faults you have (and more). The problems were that I had a leaking electrical connector, which had wicked oil up into the TCU, the wrong oil at the wrong level, filthy old oil deposits in everything a knackered conductor plate and worn out overlap sleeves. As it happens though, this is no big deal if you have time on your hands. I did a complete strip and rebuild on the conductor plate, valve body and TCU, put new fluid in it and set the level carefully. All good, 100% happy gearbox. Topped a tonne and buttery smooth. Quite what it cost I can't say but if it had been that bad, I would have remembered. I suspect the part bill was somewhere around £300. I have loads of photographs of the process and can put you in touch with the component suppliers.
Same here: cleaned the control unit twice to get rid of the oil and replaced the loom and fine ever since😊@@tomleaney4780
Gotta love Tom's straight talk. He gives you the facts, and realistic options to address.
Loved that he didn't sugarcoat the fact that the car wasn't worth £4200
@@lptomtomYea, and just about diplomatic about it! 😂
I have one of these cars. A 1998 with 63000 on it. I use it as a daily driver and love it. It never fails to put a smile on my face. Only Jag I have ever had that doesn't use oil
You are living my dream. I always wanted one of those as a daily driver.
I'm not looking for the Nuremberg line.
I just want to blast down the roads in the comfort of a smoking room.
Those code readers and old computers for diagnosys are like gold, here in Italy. Very hard to find a garage that still has one. Last summer my XJ8 had a warning light and the message: "Gearbox Fault" but It was "just" the throttle body that was gone and the car put herself into limp mode with the message about the gearbox (She only knows the reason why). I've been very luky (just a refurbished Throttle body because a new one was not available anywhere), but when I read the message, believe me, I nearly felt in desperation (which is the Italian way, despite Pink Floyd). Thank you for the video!
Lovin the Floyd reference - hanging on in quiet desperation 👍
Jack gearbox isn’t toast, you need to change the pilot bush plug it has two oil ring seals on the new plug bush £25 from Mercs then you need to find the actual external mercedes gearbox control unit unplug it and clean the oil from the plug pin and open the control unit case and clean the board from oil, oil wicks up the loom to the control unit
Very common in the w210 and old MLs, w203 etc
Not too bad really, the plug is secured by a slide lock and a small bolt, pretty easy once you have the car lifted. I would guess the fault could be the solenoid board. A common issue especially if you have a leak and containments got in. If it's mechanical though, rebuild time.
I don't own a car but love Jaguars and that truly interested me. I got the impression that Tom Lenthall is a very knowledgeable and sound man. I would take my car to him for servicing if I had a Jaguar. 👍
First there was Sir William Lyons, then we got TWR and these days we have Tom Lenthall
So - the electrical issue might mean a gear change was missed which (if pushing on) means you could reach an overspeed condition i.e. the electrical problem could be at the root of it all.
A brand new one of these beauties pulled into a filling station,that lovely teal blue colour they did. I was so distracted by it's lovelyness I put petrol in my brand new Citroen van! Keep it going. A real headturner amongst the ugly blobs cluttering up the roads.
That is a merc box. That plug leaks and syphons up to gb ecu. Fix the leak, dry it all out, ALL the way up to ecu. Done it loads.
Similar problem on my SL merc, it would stick in first or second gear randomly. Power off/on then ok. Rain getting into that plug.
exactly.. that box is not toast,, i would be looking at where the leak is and als osee how much oil left in the box...
Tom has come to life in this encounter with you, Jack - he was very deferential with Harry, but much more fun in this. Glad you avoided the bus, mate!
Wait until you see Tom with Alex Kersten. It’s comedy gold
I had an e39 528i BMW for 20 years. When I first got it, a main dealer diagnosed it as needing a new gearbox as it would not go past 2nd gear unless you changed it yourself (steptronic). And they wanted £4.5k for a new one (in 2002) The gearbox was rebuilt through an aftermarket warranty, but the fault remained. More inspections were done. It was a £65.00 wheel speed sensor. Not sure if the warranty company got the main dealer to cover the mis-diagnosis.
Repaired 3 of these transmissions in different cars as well as in my XJR.
Dont just replace the plug but also the conductor plate availible from febi bilstein with a removed mercedes logo.
The sensors go usually bad in the plates while the transmission are bulletproof. My ml430 had also the same problem with over 200th miles. Greeting from Germany;)
Can’t really be Tom. Wasn’t remotely swearing enough. Legend!
If that's a version of the big Merc auto from the 90's that went into things like the W210 they are known for leaking fluid into the wiring plug and screwing it up, usually replacing the plug fixes most gearbox issues.
I knew you would end up going to Tom Lenthal when you asked if anybody knew a good jaguar specialist near Oxfordshire in your last video. You can't go wrong with Tom
Fair dues to Tom, he was much more polite about that welding than I'd have been, it's awful. Good luck with the transmission and the minor issues, they're actually a lovely motor.
Hi Jack. What a top bloke Tom is. I realise that channel revenue may weigh against costs on this car because we would all be interested in what you do with it, but I would love to dissuade you from putting any money into that car. I don't profess to be a Jaguar specialist, but I know an awful lot about old rusty cars, especially V8's. Firstly, rust issues are worse than they look, always. You need to strip the inlet side of the engine down and if it is full of oil, which I'd bet it will be, then that will be why it had next to no oil in it when you picked it up, indicating a worn engine. Also, we don't seem to know whether the timing chains and guides have been done. Gearbox absolutely smacks of clutch pack issues. If you add up all the bad bits, not forgetting the interior, it is going to be massive financially to get sorted. I do all my own painting, it is the only way I can afford to restore anything to a decent standard, and that is because the "little bit of paint" scenario generally adds up to a grand.
scrap it!!
I worked at a jaguar garage for quite some years , and you have definitely got a good one. I saw many scrapped for rot and engine and gearbox failures. Alot looked like really nice cars until you got them on the ramp . I was always surprised how they rotted because many were pissing and spraying out oil 😂
Lol - I took my second XK8 to Tom and he shattered my dreams! We went from how much for a manual swap and a fuel pump to errr it’s a total rot box! So at least you have a solid starting point Jack. It could be much worse!
Thanks for speaking "so clear " in the vídeos. Its much easier for "non english speakers" to understand everything without hardly read subtitles and enjoy the beautiful images from the tests... Its a really pleasure. 😊
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching 🙏
A breath of fresh air a Guy who knows what he is talking about No Bull just honest facts Just like Harrys Garage and Tom Lenthall fantastic knowledge and honest man Priceless in this day and age ❤
I've been driving Jaguars for 10 years now (2000 XJ8, 2011 XJL). Have had to accomplish no maintenance other than oil changes. Totally satisfied (except for sagging headliner, both cars).
Ouch.....good luck with the gearbox. I hope you stick with this car. I hate to see cars with a low value effectively written off because of an expensive fault, especially a car as cool as this one. Lets hope you can fix it and keep him on the road!
Love how the mechanic is referring to “corrosion.” I’m a material scientist and corrosion engineer. I keep telling people, “rust” is a colour. I’d send any of my cars to this guy in a heartbeat.
0:09 that is a very cool transition. Well done!
That was cool...
Presents me with chilling memories of when I impulse bought an XJ-S V12 5.3 H.E. on an X plate (82) in 1990. At the time I was trawling through "Exchange & Mart" and every seller I called said "sorry it's been sold". I paid £4,995 for this car and when I brought it to my mechanic "Staf" - he phoned me later at work and I will never forget it, he said "Are you sitting down?". Later he said "Honestly, the C*** who sold you this car wants putting against a wall and shooting".
Dipped into this for two minutes over a cup of tea intending to watch the rest later. Found myself still sat here after 19 minutes. Always good to see somebody who really knows their speciality. Also quite an education - that Jag's got bits I didn't even know existed.
Tom’s a good egg - that was a very considered and pragmatic assessment!
Really enjoyed this! Love Tom and met him briefly at the NEC last year, had me smiling a lot watching this with all the back and forth 😅👏
Hello Jack! Loved that honest video and input from the experienced Tom. As you both know, any 20+ year old Jaguar will have the odd fault no matter how well looked after...
Reading your viewers valuable comments - and Tom's - it appears your XJR is well above average condition.
As for the your gearbox problem, from my personal experience - these are exceptionally robust. Having said that, I belive the damp - especially if never drying out - can cause headaches, not just on lower bodywork but specifically on electrical connectors/plugs.
My '98 XJR, a 182k miles young, would occasionally "throw up" electrical faults when I first imported her from the UK to Spain. Over time these "amber" faults dissappeared. I belive that, apart from looking after her, the mostly dry conditions here - and garaged too - helped enormously to erase these faults.
In my little village I have a very competent mechanic and we have an agreement: I buy any parts needed and he (they) carry out the labour.
The 5/30 motor oil and filter is renewed every 6 months, about 60 euros all in, and we follow the "service instructions" for the rest: Apart from the gearbox oil! This he renewed - with filter - when I first brought the car over here: it was showing the same symptons as yours, sometimes hesitating on upchange, eventually that amber light warning. The gearbox "service" cured that permenantly. At about 250 euros all in, it's about the most expensive bill I've paid - although another full engine service, including spark plugs and supercharger service etc - cost about the same some years ago.
About 10 years ago I paid 3200 pounds for her, plus 1000 pounds to have her transported to here. Keeping the above in mind, taking her to a Main Dealer for any work doesn't make any financial sense. And, like yourself Jack, I do as much
as I can myself to keep her in tip top shape, regularly waxing her (no jokes please!) and am manic about a spotless interior. The result is that she wears her patina well.
The couple of rust bubbles haven't got any worse over the years.. and when the roofliner began to sag some years back, a local trimmer tightened it back up - with a scalpel and good glue - for practically nothing.
I've replaced all 4 tyres twice... and my choice will seem sacriledge to some of you.. please bear with me: the 255/40 18 are not only difficult to find here but also expensive compared to the deals available in the UK. The best brands - Pirelli, Bridgestone, Michelin etc., - are well over 300 euros a corner here in Spain. The brand PHI is nowhere near as capable I'll agree. But at 103 euros each - including fitting, valves and balancing - their deficit has been much more.. paletable.
The bumpy roads here merits a wheel alignment every 6 months or so.. and have found that a fraction more front toe in helps my style of driving on these roads. I've also done a couple of other simple "mods" including taking out the airfilter box and ancillaries, replacing that with a disposable high flow "knuckle" airfilter. I replace that a couple of times per anum at about 20 euros per time. Also, by accident, I found a simple way of "deleting" the 5th gear speed limiter. (If anyone is interested please contact me.)
Everything works as it should and, apart from the original Motorola phone, I frequently use all equipment - the cruise control so useful for accelerating and slowing often done with my fingertips! Also simple things like regularly greasing the electric ariel lets it work as it should. I have the warning alerts in Spanish too! Just scroll the menu and most languages are available..
have yours in Italian Jack!
I hope your XJR becomes as special to you as mine is to myself. My partner and I have a Mk1 Ford Focus as our daily car. A brilliant, reliable and fun car - thank you Richard Parry-Jones - that complements the "special occasion" XJR. They even have something in common. What? The car key!
The comments from your viewers read so positively.. it appears most miss the one they once owned...
A great video and a favourite model of many Jaguar enthusiasts. The best of this dying breed...
Good luck Jack!
What a great diagnostic overview with Tom, he is a gem. I watched with great interest as I have recently acquired a 2004 XJR and I'm finding out that learning about the intricacies of these beautiful beasts is becoming a full time obsession. It may hurt to get the transmission rebuilt but they don't make these iconic classics anymore and I doubt you bought a Jaguar from this era expecting it to be an economical and no issues purchase. It looks like this car has good bones and will treat you well once you get it back into full operating condition. Keep going with the videos, we will be watching.
So glad to see that you got home without getting on a bus! Great episode. I'll be watching with interest as you get to work on this very cool Jag.
Well, Jack... I've tossed a pinch of salt over my shoulder for luck for you. My old tomcat Reggie made it to almost 18, which is damn old in human years, and he chased both puss-cats and rats right to the end, catching both with some regularity. Of course, he didn't have all these electronic gubbins to go bad. This sort of thing is why I love my old analog cars so much and refuse to replace any of them with newer whiz-bang versions. Crossed fingers and all that...cheers!
That era Ford jaguar needs a tip top battery.
Low voltage will cause so many issues.
Fuel pump,sunroof module,gear box solenoids not holding.
Replace the battery first.
I had no idea Harry Enfield was a Jag man…
It's loads of monies grandson.....😂
“My gut feeling is… “that its f*^ked” “yea”…..
Youre a braver man than me Jack.
This is so good ive had it playing whilst preparing breakfast. Couldnt wait
Tom needs to start a channel...he's a very valuable tech! Great vid as usual...cheers!
He has a channel.
@@grantmckendry3323 yup I sub'd him earlier :)
I really hope to see all the wonderful work this chap can do to your Jag!
That's exactly what happened to my ZF 6HP25 on my 3.0ltr V6 petrol XF. Needed a full rebuild. It didn't take so needed a second complete rebuild. Good luck.
Great vid.. well done Jack. You and Tom made a very watchable double act. Keep em coming.
What a wonderful mechanic. Loved the guy. Great video. (As usual...). Sorry about the Jag.
No worries!! It’s not that bad really and I’ll find a way of fixing it!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you both for your service to Jaguar-kind.
You can’t beat the x308 xjr.
Last of the low roofline xjs and the best looking. I used to own one and loved it until corrosion killed it at close to 180k miles. I’ve got a Quattroporte 5 now and while it is an amazing car (truely special), I still think the XJR has it licked on looks. In black with the asteroid wheels, I’m not sure there’s ever been a better looking saloon.
While I do like the Jag, I much prefer the looks of your Maserati Quattroporte - which is sensational. Only Maserati could design a 4-door with styling that completely outshines the 2-door version.
Let me translate for the Colonies: damper-shock absorber, wing-fender, bush-bushing, MoT-Ministry of Transport inspection, passenger side-driver's side, zed-zee. 😉
Always a pleasure to watch an extremely competent professional do their stuff! Hope you get Reg sorted.
I had the same incorrect gear ratio on my XJ8 X350 ZF transmission. It was doing all sorts of nasties, lurch, squawk, hunting (when the torque converter doesn’t know when to lock) and getting stuck not shifting mid kick down throwing up that same error. Notoriously known for sealed for life issues and early torque converter issues. BUT! I fixed it today. I’ve had the car for a couple of weeks waiting on parts and thinking the transmission was wrecked. Changed oil and filter, plug connector seal and also went further and changed all the valve body seals. Fresh ZF fluid and it’s running great. ALL issues gone. But here’s the thing. Someone at some point has tried an oil refresh, hasn’t done the proper fill process and short filled the box. About 3 litres came out, 6.3 litres went in…. Low oil can do what you’re experiencing and seeing as you have a leak, try a full tranny service and hope for the best!
Always enjoy spending time in the shop with a knowledgeable technician. 🛠 Excellent learning opportunity.
Very enjoyable watching and a pleasure to listen to a tech who knows his job and explains clearly
These marque specialists are worth their weight in gold (former X308 XJR owner here), I still get tempted by another X308 sometimes so that overview of the things to check underneath was very useful. PS I'm sure that grey XJS parked outside was racing at Oulton Park in the CSCC series the other day.
LOL - You know your brittish motors when you noted that the diff is not leaking and ask - "Does that mean it is out of oil?!
This was great love Tom and great vid as always Jack ❤
Love that smile when you got that result for the front suspension!
Greetings from the Netherlands
Do like Tom a very nice and knowledgeable professional.
I bought my X300 in Southern Spain and drove it back to France its first journey with me a 1,000 miles trouble free.
On inspection in my workshop it was even better zero rust anywhere.
Winter weather is the killer.
We have to look after these cars as they will never ever be made like this again.
Great video.
That left front ding looks as though a paintless repair might be possible/
Well, now this takes me back to the Influenzo days, and I must admit this is the stuff I've been missing. Now youve got me again and I wish you all the best in your quest to sort it- and the reason I love this sort of stuff..... we've all been here too! Good luck mate, not great news for you but from a selfish point of view a classic episode and who knows maybe another cult classic like the Ferrari?!
Hat's off to Jack for keeping a cool old car on the road.
Awesome video for somebody wanting to buy a Jag XJ8. Thanks Jack and Tom.
This was such an enjoyable video. Looking forward to following the journey!
I like all XJs starting with the Series 1 up to the X308. I had the pleasure of driving an XJ81 Majestic Insignia and then an X300. Both were sloppily made, rust-prone cars with a catastrophic chassis set-up. But they had character, they were exactly at the opposite end of the automotive spectrum from the Ferrari and the two Maseratis that I had at the same time. Luckily, I had a capable workshop that always reliably repaired the Jaguars' numerous breakdowns. Despite the poor workmanship of these British cars, for me they were very efficient in terms of smiles per miles and smiles per euro spent :-)
Oh wow what a dilemma !! Think the worst hope for the best, Tom is a hero, buy more Jags to get him on !!
Nice video Jack, Tom reminds me of my local "Jag Man" 😀
Now I can see why we don't import used cars from the UK here in New Zealand! If that car was NZ new, there wouldn't be a spot of rust on it...
It's odd to hit the 'like' button when the news is not too good. Good luck Jack, hope it turns out better than it seems 🤞
Simply one of the best indeep vids of the XJR on YT. Greetings from a German Jaaag addict and save this baby.
Toms a top bloke, really like his style.
I guess when you buy an old barge like this you should pay what it will fetch at auction or a bit more than a breaker will give for it. one fairly innocuous problem could render it a scrapper.
My experience with these cars has told me that malfunctioning ABS sensors can throw up all sorts of gearbox issues which go as soon as the sensor is replaced.
Best of luck mate, I ADORE older Jags like these. Really hope to someday own my own.
Cracking video, Jack. Two great characters - and a third with the Jag itself! - Have we got another 'Influenzo' on our hands?😎
You always end your videos of your own cars with a smile on your face Jack, whatever the results. Great video, nice to see a bit of honesty in the motor trade from Tom.
Hey there, I just bought an XJ40 about the same time you did, over here in Seattle, USA. I'm pulling for you! So far mine has been great, just a little slow to start up in this miserable February weather. Cheers.
I loved all my MGAs and Jaguars. Had excellent mechanics, so never had issues. Shame to see a beautiful auto meglected. That great Jaguar roar..
...love it!
Great video. As an Alfa owner for many years I feel your pain. Some nice Jags around in the workshop.
thanks for another great episode....back to keeping our fingers crossed for you
Great video, and I look forward to you fixing the issues.
Good luck on your new project!
That was a great video. Thanks both of you. And Reg and Derick.
I would definitely trust this shop for repairs as he is super honest
I love my XJR100. Funny when the rust items were pointed out, I thought they were looking over my car as they are in exactly the same places.
I wish I could have found a specialist like that when I had my x350. He knows his stuff.
I have enjoyed many of your vids of TVRs, Jags, and Lotus cars. Time I subscribed. Also, you took a hit for our entertainment. I feel for you. My heart would sink learning of these issues on a new car. Hence, I contribute with a tiny donation. Good luck to Reggie. Hope you can bring him back to life. The Jag mechanic looks good. Great to learn of him.
Hey Spenny, that’s really kind, I really appreciate it!! And really glad you’re enjoying the vids!!
@@Number27 A question regarding the rust underneath. I wondered why people don't oil or protect the underside of their cars. I would like to see when you coat the, e.g., A frame, etc. Regardless of parts being galvanised, I think this should be done anyway. I'll ask a specialist to do my FF.
I couldn't agree more.I have inherited my brother's ' 89 Ford Sierra 2.0 Ghia estate , bought off eBay 18 years ago with 27K miles .He'd had an average one before which gave good long reliable service but it eventually fell to bits !.Looking for a worthy replacement and this one came up owned from new by a marine engineer who'd from new injected oil into every vulnerable orifice , mechanics and structure and despite now in semi-retirement for pleasure use , it is still like new everywhere
and always commented on when it goes for an MOT and always asked if it is for sale ? !.Also recently involved seeing many quite recent prestige cars underneath and surprised at the advanced decline through lack of protective oil which would have been so worth while in the vehicles early years .
new everywhere
@@Roger.Coleman1949 I would like to know what oil he used, if you know or can find out.
@@Spenny909 I don't know but have kept it all ' topped up ' annually using a particularly oily motorcycle chain lube in an aerosol which should be more than sufficient and chases off damp and wet .The guy was called ' Chris Brown Marine ' down in Devon and was the son of the original owner who'd had it passed down .
love a good specialist, in safe hands. Look forward to following the progress Jack, lovely car
Such a great episode Jack! I still have some hopes that the repair bill would eventually come up lower than expected after the thorough assessment of Tom …Fingers crossed 🤞
Had 2 of the x308s, and 1 of the next gen x350 xjrs. All in black. Mine were in about the same shape as yours. The x308s are, imho, one of the most timeless, beautifully designed cars I have seen. I will probably end up with one again at some point. Had trans issues with 2 out of 3. Damn that limp mode! Lol. Luckily, the ol restart will usually get you home. One thing Tom may have not mentioned is the infamous "hose of death" mounted underneath the supercharger. It's for the throttle body heater. On the non supercharged cars, replacement is simple. On the supercharged model, the entire supercharger must come off to get to it. I believe I invented a few new cuss words during that repair. Hopefully, it's been replaced, perhaps along with the other new hoses Tom noted. Unfortunately, all the Jags left in favor of an '03 Merc S55 amg. I tell ya, depreciation is awesome for a guy who can turn a wrench (or spanner on your side of the pond). I paid $3500 for the Merc and drove it home, $2200 or less, for each of the Jags. I still miss the look of the Jags, but the 493hp/516lb ft of power in the S55 helps me forget 😊. Great video, Tom looks to be an honest, experienced, and entertaining fellow. Folks like him are in high demand/short supply these days. Good luck. Looking forward to watching your next installment.
Tom gets everywhere! Lovely chap and what he doesn’t know about Jags isn’t worth knowing 👍
Cracking looking car Jack. Good luck. I’d love an XJR but wouldn’t love the bills or the headaches. I’m looking forward to more vids on it. I remember clarkson testing a version in the 90’s called a ‘stealth tornado’ which added a turbo and was a monster. Dunno whatever happened to them but would love to see one.
Got a Range Rover specialist near us and regularly pass their yard when walking dog. Missus asked me why always same cars parked outside; I replied that RR's don't ever actually go anywhere as their much more reliable when stationary.
Range Rovers are great offroad cars.
Spray some Lanoguard on those chassis parts. Brilliant stuff.
Been a Jaguar enthusiast since a child. I bought a 2000 W reg XJ8 one owner 44k for £2,500 in good condition. The car is looked after by Mister Matic pure Jaguar Swansea.Highly knowledgeable the mechanics are Jaguar enthusiasts with many owning Jags. Real keen to keep these beauties on the road. The service they provide can only be described as brilliant and also the lady on reception is welcoming and polite.
I’m only 6 min in and my first impression!
That guy knows his beans 👌
Very impressed
Something I noted was the Mercedes gearbox, I had a ML320 and the symptoms were similar to yours, changed the solenoids, cleaned the valve body, filters,and swapped the loom from the box due to oil in it, still the same, it finally was down to the correct version of AT fluid at the correct level. Worth draining and sticking the right type and amount of ATF in it, plus check the fluid in the plug and clean it.
My 2004 XJR Vanden Plas had the gearbox fault code. I replaced the transmission cooling lines, found several vacuum leak, and once addressed, the car ran beautifully.
Fingers crossed you can keep it alive.....Great video
I really enjoy this kind of content Jack, nothing better than a fixer upper for entertainment 👍
Thanks chap! Take it easy
@@Number27 you too Jack 👍
while getting a new battery for my Toyota Soarer, a jag coupe owner parked his car nose to nose with mine, came over, said, I want to congratulate you on your choice of car. says it all. on earlier jags, jag didn't paint under wings(fenders), jags post WW2,are 'that'll do' cars, not designed or fabricated to exceed your expectations.get one, het headaches. museum pieces are nice, probably good investments long-term. this had(have charm, exude craftsmanship,imo.